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Thomas Frist JrFounder of the HCA company.
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Thomas Frist Jr. Biography
Thomas Frist Jr. is the co-founder of the company "HCA" and a Doctor of Medical Sciences. He began his professional career as a military surgeon in a regular state hospital. In 1968, together with his father, Dr. Thomas Frist Sr., he founded the company "HCA." In 1977, Thomas Frist Jr. became the president of the company.
Thomas Frist Jr. was born in 1939 in Nashville, USA. He obtained his education at Washington University and Vanderbilt University. He is a physician by profession and also serves as a co-founder of the "HCA" company. He began his professional career as a military surgeon in a regular state hospital. In 1968, he co-founded the company "HCA" with his father, Dr. Thomas Frist Sr. In 1977, Thomas Frist Jr. became the president of the company. In 1987, he assumed the position of Chairman, President, and CEO. In February 1994, "HCA" merged with one of the largest Colombian healthcare companies, and Frist was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors. In April 1995, another merger took place with the company "HealthTrust Inc.," and Frist became the Vice Chairman of the company. In 1997, he once again assumed the position of Chairman and CEO of the company. He held these positions until 2001.
The "HCA" company is one of the leading healthcare systems in the United States. All hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, professionally trained staff, and spacious facilities. The hospitals offer a wide range of services to their clients. In addition to the "HCA" company, Thomas Frist also owns a foundation in his name, where he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also owns the "Frist Center for the Visual Arts." From 1984 to 1987, Dr. Frist served on the board of directors of "IBM." In 1999, he was elected a member of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and currently, he serves on the board of the "Nashville Community" fund.
Thomas Frist is now retired and enjoys his old age with his wife. However, he remains a leading figure in the "HCA" company. He is the one who sets the business strategy and makes all the strategic decisions for the company. Frist decides with whom his company will collaborate and who will receive sponsorship support. Currently, Thomas Frist is married and has three children. He resides with his wife in their mansion in Nashville, Tennessee.
As of 2008, Thomas Frist's net worth was estimated at $1.9 billion. He ranked 652nd in Forbes' list of the world's richest people.